The sea otter mothers wrap themselves in the kelp, so as not to drift away. [ Woodpeckers squawking ] Any outsider, whether furry or feathered, is swiftly dispatched. They live in highly structured families of a dozen or so, each family claiming some 15 acres of oaks and open country. This sap is loaded with sucrose, and sapsuckers can't resist the sugary syrup. The pull of the moon and tides is felt globally, and migrants arrive in perfect time for the feast. In the very same forest, among the smallest of his cousins are also making their way through the season. Acorn woodpeckers love to collect acorns and tattoo them into the holes they create in trees. Adapting to life in the open seems to have made Andean flickers more eager than other woodpeckers for a social life. He's been filming beavers for over 30 years and has perfected capturing these creatures at work. Arnhold Foundation The milk is so rich that it doesn't dissolve in the water, but forms white droplets. The ant nest is breached, and the woodpecker begins to feast. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Get a never-before-seen look at how life underwater co-exists in a marriage of necessity. Capturing the splendor of the natural world, from the African plains to the Antarctic ice. It's a partnership that has been finely tuned over millions of years. Some may live for centuries and come up to visit sometimes. The causes of these planktonic blooms may be thousands of miles away and due to variations in temperature and nutrients that are hard for us to measure. Flamingo-A-Go-Go/What A Tangled Web. NATURE: Santa's Wild Home DVD. Provider There are no TV Airings of Nature. The female has lined the hole with feathers and pine boughs. [ Ominous music plays ] Even a tiger shark has companions. Despite the stinging tentacles, hawksbill turtles eat anemones. [ Whales singing ] Males escort each family, hoping to mate. Everywhere you look, animals are not eating each other, but cleaning each other. Only the youngsters feed, on life drifting in from maybe thousands of miles away. All around us, baby fish are being protected. RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service. Almost everything will eat the dying parents, but the eggs carry toxins. Item #: WD0032DV. A ground squirrel boldly climbs the oak only to find the entire tree is woodpecker property. The walls of his studio are lined with watercolors and oils of places special to him, the view from his family ranch, a field in Utah, haystacks in Romania. LEO CARROLL ROMUALD MIKUSEK The fuzz slows a turtle down, so a clean shell is important. NATURE is an award-winning signature PBS series created by The WNET Group and made possible by all of you. The males are distinguished by white foreheads and bright red crowns. 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See how this group of 4th graders became citizen scientists. Elinor Wonders Why. But wealth, it turns out, is a whole lot of work. The value of trees to woodpeckers rises to a dramatic crescendo in central California's Carmel Valley. But as winter thaws and spring arrives, the camaraderie turns to competition. GLEN FRITZLER Not all arrangements with suckerfish are as comfortable. Most of these trees are young, less than a century old. There's a whole new science about how animals think and solve problems, and it turns out that fish are pretty remarkable. HAROLD F. GREENEY We are piecing together clues, like a jigsaw puzzle, slowly revealing parts of the picture. The crab allows the urchin on its back and in return the crab gets protection. DOUG PERRINE This cosmopolitan community is built on relationships, on creatures working together. These ones are dartfish. A white-breasted nuthatch wants a simple renovation, something it doesn't have to build from scratch. They could use a coconut husk, if it was with the anemone. George Page (Narrator), John Paling (Director), David Heeley (Director), John Paling & Co., WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), PBS Home Video. From the red feathers sprouting on their own little crowns, it appears they are two females and one male. [ Squawking ] While Acorn woodies remain tree-bound and devoted to their oaks, other woodpeckers have found success beyond the woods in open country. S41 Ep8 | 53m 13s Major support for NATURE is provided by the Arnhold Foundation, The Fairweather Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao, Charles Rosenblum, Sarah More Episodes All Season 41 Season 40 Defending Wild Dogs| Dogs in the Wild S41 Ep9 | 53m 13s 19 Oct. 2022. The there is an organic symmetry in geometry and nature that I love to combine with buildings, barns, old homes, and also the geometry of trees. That stance cost Bowers his political career, but hes since found a silver lining. Notable documentaries: Dispatches, Frontline, Ebola Outbreak: A Virtual Journey, The Big Uneasy, Nova. BEN HARLEY, ORIGINAL SERIES PRODUCTION FUNDING PROVIDED IN PART BY This dugong in the Philippines has two sets of companions -- the streamlined remoras seen on sharks and mantas and striped golden jacks. It's the signature sound of a woodpecker. Cute Tiger Cubs Become Invisible Hunters An Alpha Chimp's Throne Mama Lion Protects Her Cubs Painted Wolf Dynasty Nature's Love Stories The golden jacks grab small shrimps that the dugong stirs up and dont bother the creature. 01:00 am. Sharing the same reef is a family of convict blennies, living in a burrow. NATURE: American Arctic. It needs an empty nest hole that's move-in ready. His favorite quarry is deep in the rotten wood. Once the squid hatch, most larvae are swept away and become part of the plankton, the biggest nursery on the planet. KEVIN FERRIER, PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS She would draw the girls like they're on Breck shampoo, and these beautifully coiffed. Star Chris Packham See production, box office & company info Watch on Prime Video buy from $4.99 Add to Watchlist 3 User reviews Episodes 3 Top-rated Sun, Apr 26, 2020 S1.E1 But woodpeckers have skills honed over many millions of years. No matter where they live, every woodpecker of every kind makes a hole for a home. Mythbusting Opossum Facts | Backyard Nature. The remoras, on the other hand, seem to trouble him. Citizen Science Story: Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. But by 1980, Red-bellies were nesting around Boston and the southern Great Lakes. Many of the jellyfish have passengers. [ Tapping ] Woodpeckers like to make noise. CINEMATOGRAPHY Blue-and-white swallows like the same high-altitude grasslands, though they forage in the air and don't compete with the flickers for food. A fire urchin is venomous and untouchable. And tops them off with gooseberries for dessert! The Clark's anemonefish attack anything threatening their anemone, including us. [ Whales singing ] Humpback whales have left Antarctica and are heading for French Polynesia in the middle of the Pacific. Stream NOVA PBS episodes for free and find out when it's on TV, via PBS New York station THIRTEEN He's come all the way from the tropics of Central America, nectaring on flowers as they bloom along his route. How they originally find each other to set up home is a puzzle. Stretching improves flexibility. Trees can't hide their secrets from him. These holes in trees, in many shapes and sizes, make woodpeckers important to everyone in the forest. SHUTTERSTOCK, SPECIAL THANKS FOR NATURE SERIES EDITOR JANET HESS SENIOR PRODUCER LAURA METZGER LYNCH SUPERVISING PRODUCER JAYNE JUN ASSOCIATE PRODUCER JAMES F. BURKE LEGAL COUNSEL BLANCHE ROBERTSON DIGITAL LEAD DANIELLE. woman: and now, "bbc world news". Dogs in the Wild, a Nature Miniseries. Subscribe to Heres the Deal, our politics The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska has long protected survivors of the Ice Age, but this frozen fortress is melting due to climate change. Musk ox mother and calf. It's winter, and storms from the Pacific sweep in. The majority of larvae are swept away and become part of the plankton, the biggest nursery on the planet. It's different from land, with its isolated islands and habitats. The colder currents take us north along California. Their solution -- moving what they need for a custom remodel of their home -- is not simply mindless instinct. It's a nursery for juvenile sardines. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The most precious relationship in the ocean is between parent and young. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/republican-who-opposed-2020-election-lies-finds-time-for-art-after-political-career-ends, Alabama artist works to correct historical narrative around beginnings of gynecology, How an Indiana citys investment in public art mirrors its overall turnaround, Exhibit showcases Puerto Rican artists reaction to Hurricane Maria and its aftermath, New project spotlights work of modern Indigenous American artists. [ Tapping ] Woodpeckers are all about trees. Humpback bulls sing complex songs on their heads. PBS Nature - An Original DUCKumentary Guarda Film Completo Senza Limiti Gratis. GRAHAM PAULL Eligible for Buy 5 for $49 select DVDs. Watch Now WHAT'S ON TONIGHT Full Schedule 2023-02-25T20:00:00-07:00: Elvis Presley: '68 Comeback Special: 2023-02-25T21:30:00-07:00: John Denver's Rocky Mountain High . [ Woodpecker calls ] These two have made a home in a beech tree and are raising a family 80 feet up in the air. [ Birds chirping ] GIAMATTI: Among all the morning voices in a forest, there is one unmistakable sound. 03:00 am. But a closer look reveals something astonishing. . Copyright 2023 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), all rights reserved. It'll replace one that was stolen from the capitol grounds. I want a message. Their black and white suits, with a dash of red for the male, are a miniature variation of the bold Pileated's, and offer them a way of blending into the trees. In real time, it's hard to see if she's successful. PBS is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. SANDESH KADUR It's as though all the threads linking every animal were being pulled by the moon. After carving out the nest cavity in between the spines, the Gila must wait several months for the inner pulp to dry into a tough, leathery casing. Out in the grasslands, flickers make a living by using their long woodpecker beaks to probe for worms and insects in the soil. They dote on their three little chicks only eight days old. [ Tapping ] It's not made by a voice at all. Maggies research opens a window to a world of pollinators and highlights the importance of creating habitat for native pollinators across the Western United States. When the moon is right, blue sea stars stand on tiptoe to spawn and sea cucumbers reach up. But they're regaining old ground, and woodpeckers are an important part of their comeback story. Woodpeckers talk to each other by drumming. Stream classic PBS NATURE episodes for free on apps and smart TV platforms WATCH VIDEO Ferrets: Animals in Liquid Form Ferrets hunt in tight and twisty burrows, bending their bodies up to 180. HAROLD GREENEY Most remoras are poop-eaters, just like the shrimp. [ Hissing ] Male corals release sperm. A male grabs a female, and his tentacles flush red. Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) stars as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, in a real-life case that inspired the great author to put down his pen and turn detective. He continues his search for ants and larvae, even when they've gone dormant and are no longer moving. With daylight approaching 17 hours at the height of June, there's no rest for the weary. That stance cost Bowers his political career, but he has since found a silver lining. Along with painting, Bowers is an accomplished sculptor. And an acorn dropped could be lost forever. NATURE with George Page premiered in 1982 with 'The Flight of The Condor' focused on high-quality photography and animal behavior. WALT KOENING Take a deep breath and experience the complex world of ocean waters. When the year turns and the New England woods are cold and snowy [ Tapping ] the Pileated remains in his forest. How do wild dogs survive and thrive in the wild. It's a large colony that has made a home in what must have felt like a very safe place. 1996 - 2023 NewsHour Productions LLC. [ Calling ] They call back and forth to stay in constant contact. William "Will" Lyman (born May 20, 1948) is an American voice-over artist and actor. The remoras, on the other hand, are irritating. They come far more often than they need to. The chicks can start out on nutritious acorn mash and never go hungry. A dead tree is an almost constant source of insects that he can mine all through the winter. Soon enough, the family is hard at work. A manta ray may have traveled thousands of miles between appointments. pursuing solutions for america's neglected needs. Monday, March 13th TV listings for PBS Encore (WKPD) Paducah, KY. But the forest has many partners, and the greatest may be these remarkable beings. Jellyfish are a clue to food along colder currents, so they tend to pick up passengers or companions, including sharks. Each species taps out its own rhythm to stake out a territory and call for a mate. the current count is 239 species in all. DAVE FORSYTH [ Birds chirping ] They are architects, engineers, and consummate woodworkers, and this is their 'hole' story. Nesting in a cactus takes planning in advance. If a fan coral goes, its seahorses die, too. But with heads like hammers and bills like chisels, they do much more than sound off. Start an herb garden. Major support for NATURE is provided by the Arnhold Foundation, The Fairweather Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao, Charles Rosenblum, Sarah More. The mantas eat what they can, but the quantity is overwhelming. KATE HOPKINS We can see that they communicate using posture, but it's probably just a small part of their dance, like any courtship. Banging your head into a tree has always seemed reckless, but woodpeckers suffer no brain damage. Each species is like a cell in a body, working together and part of a vast system that only can exist because everything is connected. It's a story that unfolds across a sweeping savanna of oaks and golden grasses. Solitary sevengill sharks emerge from the freezing depths like forgotten dinosaurs. With less than 20 red wolves remaining in the wild, these conservationists are working to save the species. And mantas, angelfish, and us -- we feel it. It may take years, but inevitably, the sapsuckers' holes gird the birch completely. [ Clicking ] They are all part of a global and ancient system that could explain everything. They are the most widespread carnivores on the planet. But from here, she flies out to an open perch to scan the landscape for something to eat. What worries the family most are raiding parties of competing Acorn woodpeckers. ET. Dive deep into South Texas to meet one of Americas most endangered cats: the ocelot. [ Calling ] They are large, imposing birds, jet black with a splash of red on their crowns. Grow your child's interest in plants with this hands-on activity. His pieces can be seen all over Arizona. After winning a statewide art competition in high school, he enrolled in art school at Brigham Young University and graduated with a degree in watercolor. He's pushing the limits of his ability to refuel. He teaches trust by . In nesting season, the grasslands are rich in flowers and in the insects that come to pollinate them. [ Whales singing ] The songs are complex, constantly changing as part of a rich culture. TV HOST AND NARRATOR - Last Orangutan Eden They can even go exploring upside down. Because every autumn, they produce a windfall. African Wild Dogs were one of the toughest species to film due to the flooded . They can bite you hard enough to draw blood. Inside each carefully protected home, the squid are already growing. The female is searching for her favorite meal -- carpenter ants. Being together, a part of something, just feels right. newsletter for analysis you wont find anywhereelse. Arlene and Milton D. Berkman It was the senator's father who saved Bowers' grandmother from drowning in the Salt River in Tempe after her horse buggy fell off Hayden's ferry. Find show websites, online video, web extras, schedules and more for your favorite PBS shows. Placing these acorns into trees helps this food last throughout the winter. Some episodes may appear in syndication on many PBS member stations around the United States and Canada, and on the Discovery Channel. The new documentary premieres on Wednesday, December 29, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Lego 41027 - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. Appaloosa. Shows Early Childhood Support PBS SoCal 10 Days in Watts. The placid dugong grazes the seagrass meadows. JEN HUNTER The consequences of this are only beginning to be understood. Filomen M. DAgostino Foundation Get a never-before-seen look at how life underwater co-exists in a marriage of necessity. GISELLE MANGINI They are all part of a vast system that only exists because everything is connected. Grow your child's interest in plants with this hands-on activity. Nature on PBS @naturepbs 698K subscribers 533 videos PBS.org/NATURE Home Videos Shorts Live Playlists Community Channels About Recently uploaded Popular 7:55 Attempting to Film African Wild. I'm not a modernist. As the millennium dawned 20 years later, they had crossed into Canada, from Quebec to central Ontario. Defending Wild Dogs. THIS PROGRAM WAS PRODUCED BY THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC, WHICH IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS CONTENT. And everyone must play their part to maintain the delicate balance. Nothing in the ocean can happen in isolation. The baby blennies mimic venomous striped catfish, and their disguise is convincing enough to discourage predators from eating them. Go on a search for monarchs with these citizen scientists. And specialist shrimp and baby damselfish make it home. Every spring, a new class of young woodpeckers graduates from their nest holes to take on the challenge of growing up. They stay at home and clean and maintain the burrow. Cinematographer Jeff Hogan has filmed many animals all over the world, but, to him, nothing compares to filming busy and beautiful beavers in his hometown of Jackson, Wyoming. It's been just three weeks since they hatched. "We will not only terrorise and kill the Chinese infidels but also ensure the freedom and happiness of all the Muslims of East Turkistan," said the narrator of the video, referring to the Chinese region of Xinjiang, where the Chinese government is thought to have detained more than 1 million Uyghurs in what the UN High Commissioner for Human . Narrated by Paul Giamatti. Series funding for Nature is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao, Charles Rosenblum, Sarah and Sandra Lyu in memory of Seung and Dorothy Lyu, Filomen M. DAgostino Foundation, Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust, Gregg Peters Monsees Foundation, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Arlene and Milton D. Berkman, Sandra Atlas Bass, and public television viewers. The stinging arms defend their personal clownfish from reef predators like moray eels. Sunday, Dec.18, 2022 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On demand now with KPBS Passport! Get an intimate look at what makes woodpeckers so special. Growing up in Chino Valley, his mother sparked the creative fire inside of him when he was just 5. MARTY SNYDERMAN Immerse yourself in Scotlands wild highland landscape and meet its long-lived forest keeper, a magnificent Scots pine tree. Running with the Beest. A companion shrimp excavates and does the housework. In the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula there's a unique British post office surrounded by jaw-dropping scenery including 3,000 Gentoo penguins. activity. HANNAH GREGORY So the birds tap to the left and tap to the right, moving around the trunk. A plague of pelagic red crabs, millions of them, arrive from the open ocean. But what we are only beginning to discover is the ancient biochemistry of cooperation. Injuries are tended to and tiny parasites or algae removed. DAVE ST LOUIS, SOUND DESIGN In every family group, there may be three or four females that breed and three or four males that breed, too. TIM OWENS Hunting and being hunted in schools evolved alongside an ancient imperative. Follow the life of an old hippo, a king of its kind, and discover the true character of one of Earths largest land mammals. Go deep into the woods to explore the lives of a unique avian family. A well-worked sapsucker tree stands out like a beacon to the little Ruby-throated hummingbird. A production of True to Nature Limited in co-production with ZDF, ZDF Enterprises, ARTE, and Thirteen Productions LLC for WNET.